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Upcoming· In theaters December 25, 2026
2026 · FILM

Air Bud Returns

“Ain't no rules.”

Directed by
Robert Vince, Giampietro Balia
Written by
Aaron Mendelsohn, Paul Tamasy
Rated
MPA · G
ComedyFamilySport
Dec
25
Coming to theaters
December 25, 2026
156
Days
6
Hours
42
Min
Releases December 25, 2026 — about 156 days away.

Synopsis

12-year-old Jacob is an aspiring basketball player coping with the recent loss of his father. After he and his mother move to his dad’s childhood home in Fernfield, Jacob discovers a VHS tape of his old man playing basketball on the same court as a hoops-shooting golden retriever. Soon, Jacob begins his own adventure with a neglected golden retriever that he names Buddy.

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A crew of 69+ credited

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Miguel AraujoShot by Emily BruinsmaCostumes by Patti Bishop

Release dates around the world1 country · show
  • United StatesJan 22, 2027expected

Companies

ProductionAir Bud Entertainment, BondIt Media Capital, Cineverse I

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